Happily Ever Albright: Windows Down In Wisconsin

Wisconsin is our next state to visit on our cooking across the country trip! Known across the world as the Badger State, Wisconsin also has much to be famous for. It has over 7,400 rivers and streams which helped create the first hydroelectric plant in the USA. It is also home to the first practical typewriter, the Troll Capital of the World, the Ginseng Capital of the World, and the nation's largest water-themed park. Wisconsin is where the nation's first kindergarten was established, and of course I can't leave out the original Barbie doll was invented there.

Wisconsin is the dairy capital of the United States, and produces more milk than any other state. It is home to the ice cream sundae, and is the Tubing Capital of the World. Seems like a very diverse state...you can also find the Hamburger Hall of Fame, and the Swiss Cheese Capital of the World. Today, we are working with another of Wisconsin's greats...BRATS!

Wisconsin Bratwursts:

1 pound bratwursts
1/2 onion- sliced thin
1/4 cup butter
3 cans of beer
salt and pepper to taste
hot dog buns or hoagie rolls
stone ground mustard

Prick bratwurst with fork to prevent them from exploding as they cook.

Place in a large stock pot,

Add the onions,

Butter,

Beer.

Place pot over medium heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Preheat grill (or grill pan if it's raining like it is here today) on medium-high heat.

Lightly oil grate.